New education standard on auditor competence

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07 Jul 2006

The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB), an independent standard-setting board within the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), has released a new standard outlining the skills, training, professional values, and attitudes necessary for auditors to perform competently.

International Education Standard (IES) 8 Competence Requirements for Audit Professionals applies to all audit professionals, not just the audit engagement partner. It also prescribes specific competence requirements for audit professionals involved in transnational audits.

Effective 1 July 2008, IFAC member bodies will be expected to modify their policies and procedures to ensure that audit professionals meet the requirements of IES 8. These requirements include having advanced level knowledge of audit and financial reporting; relevant information technology knowledge; and the professional skills and professional values, ethics and attitudes expected from audit professionals.

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